On Friday the Tent Show Exposition
will have its grand opening at the Oakdale Campus on Friday, July 22nd
and will move indoors to the Iowa Memorial Union for Saturday the 23rd
and Sunday the 24th. Tours of the Oakdale Papermaking
Facility will be available as well. Attendance at this Friday event
will be open to the public. Hands-on activities for kids of all ages
(5-95) is encouraged but not required.

The Friday Tent Show will also include other
fun-filled entertainments including live music by bluegrass
musicians Bob & Kristie Black, food vendors, games,
helium and animal balloons, and the photographic opportunities to pose
as historical book figures.

Step right up to the Tent Show exposition
to see miracles and feats of wonder including
book and paper related:

Technical demonstrations will
include demonstrations of hand bindery equipment, repair presses
and plows, vellum preparation, book sewing, conservation technique
and other book craft skills.

Poster sessions will
allow participants to display, share and discuss their latest research
findings or book conservation treatment techniques.

Vendors will
also be on site to offer specialized products and equipment.

The event will prove to be both socially and
technically enriching and presented in the spirit of a county fair.The
tent show will also include a registration and information kiosk.